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AK13 ZRU

2013 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,021 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 111,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,246 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,629 miles

offside steering arm play

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AK13 ZRU is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 ZRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 ZRU registered?

AK13 ZRU is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is AK13 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 ZRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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